Happy Birthday Bug!

Today, my very sweet, little girl turned 10 years old. She's everything I ever wanted in a daughter. She's kindhearted, independent, beautiful, intelligent, outgoing, creative, a little stubborn, sassy, and tough as nails! She's an awesome kid.

I'll never forget the moment when I first held her in my arms & looked upon her angelic, little face. Words can't describe what I felt right then as I held her warm, little body close to me, her tiny fingers wrapped around mine. I knew I'd never want to let her go. Yet, from that moment forward, in small degrees, I have had to do just that. I think back over how quickly an entire decade has passed & find myself wishing that the coming 8 years will go slowly. One day, all too soon, she will be completely grown, and I will have to watch her walk out my front door for good.

I love you, Bug. I hope this birthday was the best ever & all those that follow are even better than the last. Happy birthday.

Love,
Mom